Viscount Will nodded approvingly.

"So, in conclusion, if we want to prevent this incident, we must be prepared. Otherwise, we will become targets, because this is not just a simple act of terror. The conspiracy that follows may be even more...unimaginable."

Before he could finish, Viscount Will loudly declared, "That goes without saying. No matter who that person is, I will stop them. I won't let His Highness the Emperor abdicate."

"Of course, I feel the same way. It is for the sake of this country that we cannot let His Highness the Emperor abdicate," Baron Boron added, expressing his determination.

"I see. Since you both feel that way, there's no problem," Reimi Katsuragi responded.

In summary, they had found two allies, avoiding the possibility of being isolated.

"However, the most urgent matter is to deal with the current problem," Reimi coldly remarked regarding Viscount Will's opinion.

"Yes, naturally," Viscount Will responded. "So, do you have any ideas then?"

Though it was somewhat humiliating, Viscount Will asked candidly, not concerned about saving face...

Well, from this perspective, he was better than the average bureaucrat, at least someone they could rely on.

Thinking this, Reimi Katsuragi said with seriousness, "It's not exactly a plan, but since time is running out, we can only resort to a direct assault."

"Direct assault? But just now, they said that if we attack, they might push their plans forward," Viscount Will voiced his concern.

To this, Reimi Katsuragi slowly closed her right eye.

"Well, although we call it a direct assault, it's actually just a surprise attack. As long as we can secretly infiltrate without being noticed and subdue them, it will be enough."

"Although that makes sense in theory, it's almost impossible. We don't know the exact method of infiltration and don't have the necessary forces. In order to launch a surprise attack, we need to keep the number of participants low. Naturally, we should choose the best warriors, but we don't have the conditions for that now. Even if we can mobilize from other positions, time simply won't allow it."

"If we're talking about the best warriors, don't we have them right here?" Reimi Katsuragi pointed at herself.

"What? You guys?" Viscount Will exclaimed.

"After all, we have fought against them before, and there are some things we want to ask them, right?" Reimi said, shifting her gaze to the side.

"Oh, well, we were already involved anyway."

"Yeah, we can't remain detached from this anymore," Asuka and Manami Arashikaze nodded in agreement.

However, the other side clearly couldn't accept it.

"But this is too dangerous, no matter how you look at it."

"But we don't have time anymore, do we? Or do you have a better solution?"

"...," Reimi Katsuragi's words left the two men speechless.

That's right, there were no other options now. Although involving ordinary people went against Viscount Will and Baron Boron's values, they had no other choice. The only path left was to rely on them.

With this in mind, Viscount Will can only try his best to make assurances.

"Thank you very much for doing such dangerous things for us ordinary people. As compensation, I will provide all the necessary assistance, whatever the request may be."

"That's right, we must thank you regardless of the final outcome."

Having said that, Viscount Will and Baron Boren once again bowed their heads.

In response, Katsuragi Reimi only made a cold declaration.

"Is that so? We don't have much time left, so let's quickly put an end to it."